EO Charging has commenced work to fit the infrastructure required to charge 23 new electric buses at the Salisbury Reds’ depot, due to arrive in early 2026.
The charging specialist will install 12 charging points at the site in Castle Street, in a programme of works that will last until the autumn.
Wiltshire Council, in partnership with Salisbury Reds, has invested millions of pounds to introduce these EVs – with extra funding from the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Area scheme.
The new buses are expected to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in Salisbury, saving more than 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year of operation.
Also, each electric bus costs about a quarter of the cost of a diesel bus to run.
Cllr Martin Smith, cabinet member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding at Wiltshire Council said, “These infrastructure upgrades at the depot are essential to support the new fleet of 23 electric buses for the city, marking a major step forward for both Salisbury and Wiltshire as a whole.
“Once this work at the depot has been completed, we can look forward to the new fleet arriving in the city, delivering cleaner, greener, bus travel for both residents and visitors to Salisbury.”
Philip Kershaw, director of eBus at EO Charging, said, “We’re proud to be working with Salisbury Reds to deliver the charging infrastructure needed to power its new electric bus fleet.
“This project is about more than just installing chargers – it’s about building a future-proofed depot that keeps vehicles on the road and passengers moving, while supporting Salisbury Reds’ and Wiltshire’s wider sustainability goals.
“Together, we’re accelerating the growth of the city’s zero-emission public transport network.”
